The Mirage F1M/BM was withdrawn from use in June 2013. Ala 14 is being re-equipped with the Eurofighter. An initial batch detached from Ala 11 (Moron) is now being replaced by factory-new aircraft.The aircraft on loan form Ala 11 retain their own codes. The newly assigned Ala 14 aircaft have not been code yet.

For the time being this will be a familiar sight at Albacete. In due time, however, the Mirages will be replaced by the Eurofighter.

Photo: Philippe Devos, 10nov09

Badajoz/Talavera la Real (LEBZ)

Rwy: 13/31Pos: 38°53'25"N 006°49'17"WElev: 607 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 23

231 Esc.

F-5M

AE.9

23-01

232 Esc.

F-5M

AE.9

23-01

Gran Canaria (GCLP)

Rwy: 03L/21R, 03R/21LPos: 27°55'49"N 015°23'05"WElev: 77 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 46

462 Esc.

F/A-18A+

C.15

46-01

802 Esc.

CN235MPA-100
AS332B

D.4
HD.21

The Frienships of 802 Esc were officially withdrawn from use on 14 December 2013. They are replaced by the CN235MPA-100.

Great photo opportunities at Gando airbase on Gran Canaria.

Photo: Angel Oses, 08feb10

Not a familiar sight on the European continent. Three F-27s are base at Gando (Cran Canaria).

Photo: Angel Oses, 09feb10

Granada/Armilla (LEGA)

Rwy: 18/36Pos: 37°07'58"N 003°38'26"WElev: 2297 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 78

781 Esc.

S-76C

HE.24

78-01

782 Esc.

EC120B

HE.25

78-20

Madrid/Cuatro Vientos (LEVS)

Rwy: 10R/28L, 10L/28RPos: 40°22'14"N 003°47'07"WElev: 3322 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 48

402 Esc.

AS332M1
AS532UL

HT.21A
HT.27

402-20
402-24

803 Esc.

AS332B
AS332B1
AS332B1

HD.21
HD.21
HT.21

803-02
803-11
803-13

The CN235MPA-100 aircraft of 803 Esc are based at Getafe.

Cuatro Vientos-based Puma visiting Torrejón.

Photo: Erik Sleutelberg, 18dec08

Madrid/Getafe (LEGT)

Rwy: 05/23Pos: 40°17'39"N 003°43'26"WElev: 2029 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 35

351 Esc.

no current aircraft

352 Esc.

C295M

T.21

35-39

353 Esc.

C295M

T.21

35-39

Centro Cartográfico y Fotográfico

403 Esc.

CN235M-10
Ce560

TR.19A
TR.20

403-01
403-11

409 Esc.

Beech C90

E.22 => U.22

409-30

Ala 48

803 Esc. det

CN235MPA-100

D.4

The fixed wing aircraft of 803 Esc are detached here from Cuatro Vientos.

Based at Getafe but photographed during landing at nearby Torrejón.

Photo: Erik Sleutelberg, 19dec08

Madrid/Torrejón (LETO)

Rwy: 05/23Pos: 40°29'48"N 003°26'45"WElev: 2026 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 12

121 Esc.

EF-18M
EF-18BM

C.15
CE.15

12-01
12-70

122 Esc.

EF-18M
EF-18BM

C.15
CE.15

12-01
12-70

Grupo 43

431 Esc.

CL-215T
CL-415

UD.13(T)
UD.14

43-16
43-31

432 Esc.

CL-215T
CL-415

UD.13(T)
UD.14

43-16
43-31

Grupo 45

451 Esc.

Falcon 900B
A310-304

T.18
T.22

45-40
45-50

Grupo Mixto 47

471 Esc.

B707T/T
B707
B707

TK.17
T.17
TM.17

47-01
47-02
47-04

472 Esc.

C212-200
C212-200
Falcon 20D/E

T.12D
TM.12D
TM.11

47-14
47-12
47-21

Grupo 54/CLAEX

541 Esc.

C212-200
C101EB

T.12D
E.25

54-11
54-20

Grupo 43, together with the FAMET unit BHELEME II, form AGRUMEDA, which in turn is the flying component of the multi-service Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME).

Coming in at home base Torrejón.

Photo: Erik Sleutelberg, 17dec08

The sole Spanish tanker B707 at home base Torrejón.

Photo: Erik Sleutelberg, 18dec08

Mallorca/Son San Juan (LESJ)

Rwy: 06L/24R, 06C/24C, 06R/24LPos: 39°33'06"N 002°44'20"EElev: 32 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 49

801 Esc.

SA330J/L
CN235MPA-100

HD.19
D.4

Murcia/Alcantarilla (LERI)

Rwy: 07/25Pos: 37°57'04"N 001°13'49"WElev: 244 ft

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

721 Esc.

C212-100

T.12B

72-01

Murcia/San Javier (LELC)

Rwy: 05/23, 14/32Pos: 37°46'30"N 000°48'45"WElev: 11 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

AGA

Escuela Elemental (791 Esc.)

T-35C

E.26

79-50

Escuela Basica (793 Esc.)

C101EB

E.25

79-01

Patrulla Aquila (794 Esc.)

C101EB

E.25

79-01

Great photo opportunities at San Javier.

Photo: Peter van den Krommenacker, 08may10

Salamanca/Matacán (LESA)

Rwy: 03/21, 07/25Pos: 40°57'08"N 005°30'07"WElev: 2595 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Grupo de Escuelas de Matacán

741 Esc.

C101EB

E.25

74-01

744 Esc.

CN235M-100

T.19B

74-19

Sevilla/Morón (LEMO)

Rwy: 02/20Pos: 37°10'30"N 005°36'57"WElev: 287 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 11

111 Esc.

EF2000
EF2000(T)

C.16
CE.16

11-01
11-70

113 Esc.

EF2000
EF2000(T)

C.16
CE.16

11-01
11-70

Grupo 22

221 Esc.

P-3A
P-3B
P-3M

P.3A
P.3B
P.3M

22-21
22-33
22-31

All the way from Moron participating in an exercise at Gando.

Photo: Angel Oses, 08feb10

Vallodolid/Villanubla (LEVD)

Rwy: 05/23, 15/33Pos: 41°42'22"N 004°51'07"WElev: 2787 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Grupo 42

422 Esc.

Beech F33C
Beech C90

E.24A
E.22

42-01
42-31

Zaragoza (LEZG)

Rwy: 12L/30R, 12R/30LPos: 41°39'58"N 001°02'30"WElev: 863 ft

Ala/Grupo

Escuadrón

Aircraft Type(s)

Spanish Designation

Tail Code

Badge

Ala 15

151 Esc.

EF-18M
EF-18BM

C.15
CE.15

15-01
15-70

152 Esc.

EF-18M
EF-18BM

C.15
CE.15

15-01
15-70

153 Esc.

EF-18M
EF-18BM

C.15
CE.15

15-01
15-70

Ala 31

311 Esc.

C-130H-30
C-130H

TL.10
T.10

31-01
31-02

312 Esc.

KC-130H

TK.10

31-50

Ala 15 at Zaragoza is one of the three Spanish wings operating the Hornet. This example was shot at Gando, Cran Canaria.